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Federer to meet Gasquet in final

Federer to meet Gasquet in final

Rediff.com13 Aug 2006

The world number one battled his way past Fernando Gonzalez at the Toronto Masters to reach his 17th straight tournament final.

Sharapova breaks Clijsters jinx

Sharapova breaks Clijsters jinx

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

The Russian ace beat top seed Kim Clijsters 7-5, 7-5 to win the Acura Classic.

Clijsters to meet Sharapova in final

Clijsters to meet Sharapova in final

Rediff.com6 Aug 2006

Top seed Kim Clijsters held off a late fighback to beat Czech teen Nicole Vaidisova 6-2, 7-6 in the semi-finals of the Acura Classic.

PIX: Ecuadoreans celebrate historic World Cup opener win

PIX: Ecuadoreans celebrate historic World Cup opener win

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Thousands of euphoric Ecuadoreans celebrated on Sunday in various cities around the South American nation after the country's historic victory against host nation Qatar in the opening game of the soccer World Cup.

Al Pacino still a BO draw

Al Pacino still a BO draw

Rediff.com3 Feb 2003

Geopolitical situation a bigger worry for markets than rate hikes: Analysts

Geopolitical situation a bigger worry for markets than rate hikes: Analysts

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

An escalation in the already simmering tensions between North and South Korea, China and Taiwan, and Russia and Ukraine could prove to be a bigger worry for the markets over the next few months rather than central bank policy action, said analysts. The markets, they said, are still not fully factoring in this possibility. "The conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia is another geopolitical worry.

Exports to NATFA countries grow

Exports to NATFA countries grow

Rediff.com2 Jan 2004

India's exports to North American Free Trade Agreement countries have shown a positive growth in 2003 with exports to the US growing by 11.5 per cent in January-October.

Pranab moots Indo-Pak trade block

Pranab moots Indo-Pak trade block

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

Asserting that India and Pakistan can unite through a common market, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday invited Islamabad to work jointly for developing a trade and economic block, "which could even be a matter of envy for blocks like Europe

Arrow plans to dress up women

Arrow plans to dress up women

Rediff.com24 Sep 2004

2,382 Indians languishing in US jails for 'illegally crossing' border

2,382 Indians languishing in US jails for 'illegally crossing' border

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

These detainees, a significant number of whom are from Punjab, are seeking asylum, claiming that they 'experienced violence or persecution' in India.

Hyundai opens $1.1 bn plant in Alabama

Hyundai opens $1.1 bn plant in Alabama

Rediff.com21 May 2005

South Korean auto giant Hyundai has inaugurated its first $1.1 billion factory in the North American market.\n\n

UK's biggest aircraft carrier breaks down on way to US

UK's biggest aircraft carrier breaks down on way to US

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The United Kingdom's biggest aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, has broken down off the south coast of England after setting sail from Portsmouth Naval Base for the United States on what the Royal Navy has described as a 'landmark' aviation trial mission.

DC-designed luxury car unveiled at Detroit show

DC-designed luxury car unveiled at Detroit show

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

Built by Mumbai-based designer Dilip Chhabria, the prototype of the 'AMV8 Vantage Concept' car was unveiled at a glittering show on Monday.

Time To Abolish Quotas?

Time To Abolish Quotas?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Ultimately quotas kill talent and true meritocracy, argues R Jagannathan.

Stranded in Russia for 2 days, Air India flyers finally reach US

Stranded in Russia for 2 days, Air India flyers finally reach US

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Flight AI173 from Delhi was diverted to Magadan in Russia on Tuesday owing to an engine glitch, the Tata Group-owned private carrier said in a statement.

Big laughs at US box office!

Big laughs at US box office!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

US '100 per cent' behind Japan: Trump after N Korea missile launch

US '100 per cent' behind Japan: Trump after N Korea missile launch

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

Seoul said North Korea launched the missile apparently to 'provoke' Trump.

The light of the heart

The light of the heart

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

Held hostage in Goa row over property, claims French actress

Held hostage in Goa row over property, claims French actress

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

A 75-year-old French actor has alleged she is being held "hostage" in her house at Calangute in North Goa since earlier this week over a property dispute and finds herself in a "dangerous situation".

Cheap thrills!

Cheap thrills!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

Kuerten pulls out of Wimbledon

Kuerten pulls out of Wimbledon

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

An injury to his right hip has ruled the three-time French Open champions out.

Nick Nolte makes a good thief

Nick Nolte makes a good thief

Rediff.com11 Apr 2003

DVD sales soar in US

DVD sales soar in US

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

FIFA WC: Santos admits Portugal has injury woes

FIFA WC: Santos admits Portugal has injury woes

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Decisions about the availability of Otavio, who started against Ghana, and reserve left back Nuno Mendes, who is also an injury concern, would be taken after a training session later on Sunday, Santos said.

It's a Bad Day on CNN

It's a Bad Day on CNN

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

The DJ as Sutradhar

The DJ as Sutradhar

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

Meet the 24 newly inducted ministers in Siddaramaiah's expanded cabinet

Meet the 24 newly inducted ministers in Siddaramaiah's expanded cabinet

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Within a week of assuming power, the Congress government in Karnataka has expanded its cabinet on Saturday, filling all posts.

PHOTOS: Williams sisters lead Americans into fourth round

PHOTOS: Williams sisters lead Americans into fourth round

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Top seed Serena Williams and her older sister Venus led a foursome of American women into the Australian Open fourth round on Saturday.

McDonald's may go off menu in North and East

McDonald's may go off menu in North and East

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Default in payment of royalties to McDonald's India for nearly two years was the key reason behind the fast-food chain's decision to terminate franchise agreement

Can G7 Decoupling From China Boost India?

Can G7 Decoupling From China Boost India?

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Indian policymakers are almost alone, alongside the United States, in seeking a hard and multi-sectoral global decoupling from China in the expectation that it will boost their economies, observes Mihir S Sharma.

US names mountain after an Indian-American scientist

US names mountain after an Indian-American scientist

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

In a rare honour, the United States has named a mountain in Antarctica after eminent Indian-American scientist Akhouri Sinha whose pioneering biological research expedition has provided vital data about animal populations.

'1962 War Broke Nehru'

'1962 War Broke Nehru'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

'The war of 1962 exposed the hollow intellectual foundations of Nehruvian foreign policy, especially vis-a-vis China and that is why it was such a shock.'

'Million Dollar Bat' offers Americans a dream chance to join IPL

'Million Dollar Bat' offers Americans a dream chance to join IPL

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

When Rinku Singh won the Million Dollar Arm show in 2008, the Indians' 'Great American Dream' of playing professional baseball became a reality and now the promoters of that very contest want Americans to realise the 'Great Indian Dream' of playing in cash-rich Indian Premier League T20 cricket tournament.

PIX: Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican sweep in women's 100m

PIX: Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican sweep in women's 100m

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, Day 3, in Oregon.